A Heart's Gift

Black English navigator Issac Resonne and jewelry designer Penelope Francis have loved each other since childhood. Betrothed yet not married, they find their love tested by Issac’s capture during the 1588 conflict between England and Spain, and more importantly an ambitious father’s will. Will this Elizabethan Penelope and Odysseus find their hearts’ gift in the midst of war, or will their story only exist in a sailor’s tale?

**While this book is fiction, it does draw from actual historical events and peoples, especially in relation to the enslavement of peoples from the continent of Africa. This book thus contains references to or scenes that deal with war, including violence and death. It also includes on page sexual scenes and references to abortion. Please exercise care if you choose to read this book.